Yoga poses for the respiratory system

The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply oxygen to blood and blood then deliver oxygen to all parts of the body. The main parts of the system are the mouth, nose, trachea, larynx, lungs, and diaphragm. Practicing yoga asanas and pranayama help clean your nose, trachea and larynx, allowing the air flow without obstruction. This increases oxygen supply in your body.

Yoga poses which benefit respiratory system are;

• Diamond Pose (Vajra-asana)
• Fish Yoga Pose (Matsyasana)
• Yoga Lion Pose (Simhasana)
• Shoulder Stand Pose
• Breathing Exercise (Kapalabhati)

Fish Yoga Pose(Matsyasana)

Fish yoga pose is a counter pose to Shoulder Stand Pose. The pose extends your chest, reduces nasal congestion and sinus problems. It stimulates Thyroid and Parathyroid glands as well.

Yoga Lion Pose(Simhasana)

Yoga Lion Pose is a great exercise for your face muscles and neck. It also heals sore throat symptom.

Shoulder Stand Pose(Salamba Sarvangasana)

Shoulder Stand Pose lifts and stretches to the neck muscles, exercise abdomen and diaphragm. in this posture, the diaphragm has to work against gravity. This helps in the abdominal respiration and is therefore helpful in the treatment of asthma and sinus. Toxins in the respiratory system are drained thereby improving the respiratory system.